ABDOMINOPLASTY

Abdominoplasty, commonly called tummy tuck, is a highly popular operation in cosmetic surgery.Abdominoplasty allows the removal of the excess skin and fat from the upper and lower part of the abdomen and the tightening of the muscles of the abdominal wall.

Abdominoplasty is particularly suitable for those who, despite a fairly good physical condition, suffer from considerable fat deposit or excessive looseness of the abdominal wall which cannot be improved by dieting or through physical exercise. Abdominoplasty is performed under general anaesthesia.

In abdominoplasty, the incision is made above the pubic area so that it can be hidden inside the pants. There are no age limits to undergo this surgical procedure, but it is advisable for omen who are planning pregnancy to postpone the intervention, because the end abdominal pressure increase might separate once again the muscles repaired through abdominoplasty.

Overweight patients should first follow a diet before undergoing abdominoplasty in order not to resort to the plastic surgeon once again to remove the excess skin due to the future loss of weight. Abdominoplasty can be performed alone or in association with other interventions such as liposuction, thigh-lift... An operation of abdominoplasty will last about three hours; it is not very painful and ends with wearing a support garment for about three weeks.

During the first examination, the surgeon will assess the amount and the seat of the fat deposit inside the abdomen, the skin elasticity, the possible excess skin..

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.. and the tightness of the muscles of the abdominal wall and show you the target and the cosmetic results you can achieve. The surgeon will also evaluate your general healthstatus in order to exclude the presence of troubles (such as high blood pressure, clotting or healing disorders) which might affect the final result of the operation. Before the operation you will receive specific information about the preoperative and postoperative diet and the use of drugs, alcohol and cigarettes.

At the end of the examination, the surgeon, in tune with you, will choose the surgical procedure most suitable for your situation. If your muscle tone and your skin elasticity are good and you want to remove some depot fat in the abdominal region, a liposuction or a liposculpture may be enough. If the depot fat and the excess skin are limited to the area below the navel, it is possible to perform a less complex surgical intervention called miniabdominoplasty. If, on the other hand, the depot fat and the other blemishes are found even in the upper part of the abdomen and on the sides, you will have to go for complete abdominoplasty, sometimes in association with liposuction.

During 48 hours following the operation of abdominoplasty, you will have to rest up, flexing your legs and keeping your back raised. Starting from the third day, you will be able to resume your normal life, avoiding, nevertheless, tiring activities, saunas and sweat-baths.

During the first two days, swelling and ecchymosed may appear in the treated area. After 7-10 days, you will be able to resume work, provided that it is not too tiring. Three weeks after the intervention, you will gradually resume all your normal activities, including the sports activity.

Tummy tuck surgery is a rather complex surgical procedure. When this kind of operation is performed by a specialist in plastic surgery, experienced in body contouring, and in qualified facilities, the results are usually very good. However, it is a real surgical procedure whose complications (bleeding, seroma, loss of sensibility in the abdominal region and infection) are rare but may occur and can be easily resolved only if the intervention is performed by a specialist inside duly equipped facilities

In order to reduce the risks of complications, it is anyhow essential to follow the advice and instructions given by the surgeon carefully before and after the operation. Smokers should reduce the use of cigarettes because smoking may increase the risk of complications and slow down the recovery.

Abdominoplasty, whether it is partial or complete, usually bears fruit. If you have the forethought to follow a balanced diet and to perform physical exercise regularly, the results achieved through this kind of operation will be practically permanent.

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TUMMY TUCK (ABDOMINOPLASTY)

A Surgical procedure to flatten the male or female abdomen by removing the excess fat and skin and tightening the muscles of abdominal walls.

Duration: 60 minutes - 4 hours

Anaesthesia: Local anaesthesia with sedation.General anaesthesia in cases of greater complexity.

Post-operative: Return to work in 2 to 4 weeks, start physical activities in 8 to 10 weeks

Physical activity;: 4 to 6 weeks

Duration of results: Permanent, although aging fluctuations in weight and force of gravity may, over the years, alter the results